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Vision Statement # 2 Safe, Secure and Healthy Environment
November 2001 Present service plans, CIP, fiscal impact analysis to Council, include
resolution to initiate process.
December 2001 Prepare boundary descriptions of annexation area, legal notices, schedule
hearings.
April 2002 Council adopt annexation ordinance.
July 2002 Prepare and submit service level adjustment for annexation related postage,
legal notice, deed research and boundary description.
Strategy #3 To Increase the Safety and Security of Our Streets, We Will
Take Action to Promote Public Safe
Implementation Plans
a. Street markings.
Plan Leader: Mark Smith, Director of Public Works
Summary: Develop a standard striping plan for thoroughfare streets. This is a long term
plan that will begin in FY 2001 and become an annual program thereafter.
Policy change: Coordinate standard according to current 5 -year thoroughfare plan.
Plan Leader: Mark Smith, Director of Public Works
Summary: Develop a standard striping plan for thoroughfare streets.
Resources: This plan will require a continuing appropriation of $20,000 annually for the
next 4 years. In the FY 2001 budget the first installment was approved by the
Council. At the end of this period there will be $100,000 in the Streets
Maintenance budget for maintenance of installed street markings.
Key Milestones:
Install new pavement markings on resurfaced streets annually in the month of JuIV.
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Plan Leader: Ed Feldman, Chief of Police
Summary: Due to the high number of accidents at intersections due to vehicles running
red lights, the police department has implemented a plan to have officers to
work intersections that have high accident rates.
Policy change: There are no formal policy changes. However, the department has
increased emphasis on working intersections by directing traffic officers to
focus on intersections and to assign officers on an overtime basis.
Resources: The police department is in the second year of a three -year grant for officers
to work intersections. The grant covers 75% ($26,069) of the cost for
officers to work intersections. The City will need to finance the 25 %match
($8,690). The 10 worst accident intersections have been fitted with red light
indicator lights (separate indicator lights mounted on the vertical pole). The
Public Works Traffic Division has also modified specifications for traffic lights
to include red light indicators.
Key Milestones:
August 2001 Submit SLA for Council consideration to finance the 25% matching funds for
the Intersection Traffic Control grant.
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Vision Statement # 2 Safe, Secure and Healthy Environment
134 September 2001 Review high accident intersections. Establish work schedule for dates and
times officers will work these intersections.
c. ; Overall public safety/education plan
Plan Leader: Kelley Cole, Public Communications & Marketing Manager
Summary: Utilize marketing plan tactics and strategies to create and implement an
overall Public Safety Education Campaign. Formulate a citizen education
plan to modify behavior regarding traffic safety.
Policy Change: Expansion of marketing public safety programs.
Resources: Will use marketing tactics that are currently funded through the marketing
plan.
Key Milestones:
December 2001 Develop program to create and implement a customized Public Safety
Marketing Plan and Campaign
January 2002 Begin implementation of customized Public Safety Marketing Plan and
Campaign.
December 2002 Review campaign success.
d Thoroughfare lighting.
Plan Leader: John Woody, Director of Public Utilities
Summary: The thoroughfare lighting plan has been divided into several plans for the
g ra different types of streets in the City of College Station. The various plans are
for Major Arterial, Minor Arterial, Major Collector, Minor Collector, and
Freeways & Expressways, Residential street lighting improvements are
handled one -on -one with the citizens and developers. The thoroughfare
lighting plans are projected over the next five years for installation. Some
are relatively simple plans using existing poles while others will require in-
depth planning and design.
Policy Change: No policy changes are foreseen at this time. Project designs will be closely
monitored to adhere to operating standards already developed and utilized.
Resources: Current resources will be used to implement this plan.
Key Milestones:
2001 Hwy 30 /Harvey Road (Major Arterials)
Texas Avenue (Major Arterials)
2002 Rock Prairie (Minor Arterials)
Central Park Lane (Minor Collections)
Edelweiss (Minor Collectors)
Eagle Ave. (Minor Collectors)
2003 George Bush Drive (Major Arterials)
Francis Drive (Major Collectors)
Graham Road(Major Collectors)
Baron Road (Minor Arterials)
2004 Wellborn Road (Major Arterials)
University Drive (Major Arterials)
Longmire (Major Collectors)
2005 Harvey Mitchell (Freeways and Expressways)
Earl Rudder (Freeways and Expressways)
Spring Loop Drive (Major Collectors)
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Vision Statement # 3 Clean Environment that Enhances and Protects the
Quality of Life
As a result of our efforts citizens will benefit from living in a clean environment
that enhances and protects the quality of life.
• Air quality
• Water quality
• Open space
• Greenways
• Litter control /sanitation
• Noise abatement
Strategy #1 To Maintain Strengthen Code Enforcement Residential Areas
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Implementation Plans
a. Enhance noise abatement enforcement program
Plan Leader: Edgar Feldman, Police Chief
Summary: In an effort to reduce the amount of noise complaints other associated
criminal and code violations, the police department in conjunction with the
University Police Department initiated an organized noise abatement
program in August of 2000. The effort was successful and resulted in an
approximate 78% increase in enforcement actions, and a 21% decrease in
load party complaints. It is the police department's plan to increase
enforcement and citizen education.
Policy Change: No formal policy change has been necessary. However, the department is
more proactive in enforcement action being taken on the initial call. All
responsible persons are cited if enforcement action is taken. The
department now notifies the responsible property owner and /or manager of
any enforcement actions taken on their respective property.
Resources: No additional funding is anticipated for fiscal year 2002. Any overtime costs
will be absorbed in the funded overtime budget. Funding for the police
assistant of $61,316 was granted in fiscal year 2001.
Key Milestones:
July 2001 Police Assistant is hired
August 2001 University Police, e, Bryan P.D., a and Brazos County Sheriff) and implement any
necessary changes
August 2001 Begin educating citizens on the noise abatement program through
Community Enhancement, Texas A &M University, Blinn College, and others.
September 2001 Begin enforcement efforts with Texas A &M University Police and other local
law enforcement agencies.
January 2002 Evaluate 2001 noise abatement program
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Quality of Life
"ii. b. Examine and enhance proactive code enforcement program
Plan Leader: Dave Giordano, Fire Chief
Summary: This will be complete review of ordinances, procedures and staffing dealing
with code enforcement in residential areas of College Station to maintain the
quality of our neighborhoods. This is a medium term plan.
Policy Change: Policy changes may be needed if Council determines changes should be
made to current ordinances, if stricter ordinances on property maintenance
standards are adopted or if an increase in the amount of pro- active code
enforcement is desired.
Resources: Additional staffing resources will be determined once Council reviews and /or
modifies existing codes and Community Enhancement activities.
Key Milestones:
July 2001 Present 2000 International Property Maintenance Code to Construction
Board of Adjustment and Appeals for review
September 2001 Conduct Benchmark Survey of code enforcement procedures and
ordinances of cities with Big Twelve Schools.
November 2001 Present findings of study to Council and receive direction on how they would
like to proceed.
January 2002 Conduct a series of Stakeholder meetings to receive input from
neighborhood planning teams, residents and rental property owners.
February 2002 Review current ordinances and draft revisions to come comply with City
Council direction.
cie June 2002 Present draft ordinances to City Council during a workshop meeting.
August 2002 Modify implementation plan as per direction provided by City Council.
Strategy #2 To Protect Urban Open Space that Provides Recreation and
Mobility Opportunities, We Will Implement a Greenways
System
Implementation Plans
a- CompleteWol e:01. reek i/s phase and begr`n des O;of phase ,JL , &.. A0 .Y n .
Plan Leader: Mark Smith, Director of Public Works
Summary: Complete design plans for lower and upper trail systems. This portion of the
plan is considered short term.
Policy change: The WPC development ordinance as it relates to the dedication of land for
sidewalks /trails and channel improvements must be revised.
Resources: Current staff resources and outside design services will be utilized.
Key Milestones:
September 2001 Design plans for the lower trail system.
December 2001 Bids for construction of Phase I of lower trail system.
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Vision Statement # 3 Clean Environment that Enhances and Protects the
Quality of Life
b. Greenways Education Plan.
Plan Leader: Mark Smith, Director of Public Works
Summary: Develop a greenways education program to educate the public, developers
and community leaders about the benefits of greenways to our community
and to provide guidance for the acquisition and development of greenways in
College Station. This is a long term project with activities beginning in FY
2001 and continuing annually thereafter.
Policy change: Promotion of greenways is currently one of the key responsibilities of the
Greenways Program Manager.
Resources: Greenways Program Manager, Brazos Greenways Council.
Key Milestones:
June 23, 2001 Ribbon cutting on Bike Loop and Greenways Demonstration Project.
November 2002 Present annual Greenways education program activities.
Strategy #3 To Protect the Environment, We Will Endeavor to Maintain
Storm Water Quality
Implementation Plans
a. Develop strategy for implementing federal storm water quality regulations
Plan Leader: Mark Smith, Director of Public Works
Summary: Develop strategy for implementing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) phase II regulation.
Policy change: EPA & TNRCC regulations require that the City comply with NPDES permit
requirements including the following:
• Public Education & Outreach
• Public Involvement / Participation
• Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
• Construction Site Runoff Control
• Post Construction Storm Water Management
• Pollution Prevention for Municipal Operations
Resources: Drainage Utility Funds, Water / Wastewater operations, Development
Services staff, Code Enforcement, Public Works operations, Parks
operations. Additional funding may be required in FY 2003 for additional
staffing, consultants, and permit fees.
Key Milestones:
September 2001 Distribute Best Management Practices for public infrastructure.
December 2002 The NPDES permitting authorities are required to issue general permits for
small MS4s and small construction activity.
May 2002 Include construction site runoff control and post construction stormwater
management Best Management Practices (BMPs) in the Development
regulations.
March 2003 Cities and small construction activities are required to obtain permit
coverage.
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Vision Statement # 3 Clean Environment that Enhances and Protects the
Quality of Life
1 Strategy #4 To Protect the Environment, We Will Endeavor to Maintain Air
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Implementation Plans
a. , Develop an Urban Forestry plan
Plan Leader: Ross Albrecht, Forestry Superintendent
Summary: Develop an Urban Forest Management Plan for the City of College Station
that will provide guidelines for Urban Forest Management including
inventory, tree maintenance, and forest renewal
Policy Change: None.
Resources: Staff time to prepare grant application and request for proposal. Grant
request to Texas Forest Service in the amount of $10,000. SLA request for
FY 2002 in the amount of $20,000.
Key Milestones:
December 2001 Select consultant for project
May 2002 Presentation of consultant's report to City Council and receive Council
direction.
June 2002 Determine the implementation plan based upon Council decision.
July 2002 Submit implementation plan to Council for consideration.
b, Examine alternative fuel options for the fleet
Plan Leader: Mark Smith, Director of Public Works
Summary: Identify alternative fuel options for basic fleet and emergency vehicles. This
is a short-term plan.
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Policy change Review current policies and recommend changes as needed.
Resources: Fleet replacement fund can be utilized to fund any alternative fuel options for
the basic fleet and emergency vehicle purchases.
Key Milestones:
March 2002 Present proposed alternative fuel options and recommendations.
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Vision Statement #4 Cultural Arts and Recreational Opportunities Ili
2" Street Promenade project for a fountain and a sculpture. Additional /
funding allocation for art in capital projects for public facilities. This amount
would be guided by policy adopted by Council.
Key Milestones:
September 2001 Council Consideration of ongoing funding increase for Art in Public places
Program to purchase representative sculpture artwork in College Station.
October 2001 Present proposed selection process to acquire representative work for
College Station to Council for approval.
November 2001 Begin selection of work for purchase in FY02 Council
December 2001 Presentation, discussion, and possible action by
regarding a change in policy establishing capital funding for public facilities.
Consider change of policy to include funding allocation for public art as a part
of construction costs
Strategy #7 To provide multi-use
Greenways and Other Opportunities
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Parks Facilities
Implementation Plans
a W olf Pen Creek masterplan Implementation.
Plan Leader: Mark Smith, Public Works Director
Summary: Continue the implementation of the Wolf Pen Creek Masterplan. This is a
short -term plan.
Policy change: May accelerate debt issuance to finance projects within this TIF. FOILI
Resources: Drainage utility funds, GOB '95 funds, Parkland Dedication Funds, WPC TIF
funds
Key Milestones:
August 2001 Review WPC TIF capital budget.
September 2001 Revise zoning ordinance regarding dedication of land for WPC development
September 2001 Complete lower trail design
December 2001 Begin construction of phase I trails
December 2002 Complete channel design
Constr f uture trail rojec as funds are available
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Plan Leader: Eric Ploeger, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director
Summary:
Provide pedestrian connections between parks, greenways, and residen"fial Creek park,
areas including Lick Creek Park, Lemont ee Park, Central Park, and Veterans Bee ns Park and Complex.
Policy Change: Provide linkage between greenways and parks to provide access for
pedestrians and cyclists.
Resources: Staff time, Lick Creek Park Development Funds ('98 Bond), Business Park
Landscaping Funds.
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Vision Statement #4 Cultural Arts and Recreational Opportunities
July 2001 Complete Phase 1 of the bike loop project in Central, Bee Creek, and
Lemontree Parks.
August 2001 Link Pebble Creek Park to the Business Park during Phase II of the Business
' ' Park Landscaping Project.
January 2003 Utilize existing bond funds and Trails Grant funds for Lick Creek Park trails
development, to include connection with Pebble Creek Parkway.
November 2002 Complete trail section in Veterans Park and Athletic Complex. Applied for
grant.
Strategy #8 To Improve Parks Planning, We Will Increase Com
Between the City Council, Parks Advisory Board, and the
Planning and Zoning Commission
Implementation Plans
a. Fa better communication between the City Council, Parks & Recreation Advisory
Board and the Planning'& Zoning Commission.
Plan Leader: Steve Beachy, Director of Parks and Recreation
Jim Callaway, Director of Development Services
Summary: Identify and coordinate key areas of interest for these two appointed boards
and set goals accordingly.
Policy Change: No current policy exists, new policy may be developed.
Resources: Existing staff, funds, and appointed members
10 Key Milestones:
July 2001 Board and Commission members' orientation by City Council.
July 2001 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board presentation and discussion of Council
Vision Statements and Implementation Plans.
July 2001 Planning and Zoning Commission presentation and discussion of Council
Vision Statements and Implementation Plans.
August 2001 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and Planning and Zoning Commission
each identify areas of potential common interest
September 2001 Joint meeting with Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and Planning and
Zoning Commission to set goals.
November 2001 Joint meeting with City Council to confirm goals.
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Vision Statement #6 Easily Travel To, Within and From the Community
Facilitate a regional transportation visioning program through Dean International and the Brazos Vallev
Council of Govemments.
March 2002 Target date for regional transportation visioning process kickoff.
Strategy #3 To Improve OurBike /Pedestrian Friendliness, We Will
Construct and Maintain Bike /Pedestrian Infrastructure
Implementation Plans
a. Sidewalk retrofit program •
Plan Leader: Mark Smith, Director of Public Works
Summary: Develop a plan for retrofitting sidewalks in older neighborhoods. This
implementation plan is considered short term.
Policy change: Current policy provides for petitions to be submitted requesting sidewalk
construction however petitions are not being submitted. Consider changing
the policy to identify and implement retrofit projects through the
Neighborhood Planning process.
Resources: Identify new sources for sidewalk funding for future sidewalk additions. In
1995, voters authorized $830,000 in G.O. bonds for sidewalks. The final
$290,000 was issued in 2000.
Key Milestones:
December 2001 Meet with Neighborhood group to discuss implementation of small area plan.
February 2002 Present implementation plan to Council
June 2002 Begin construction on Eastside sidewalk projects.
b. ;Bikeway plan update ._-
Plan Leader: Jim Callaway, Director of Development Services
Summary: This is a short -term plan to provide for the update and maintenance of the
City's bikeway master plan.
Policy Change: No policy change is required.
Resources: Current resources will be used to implement this plan.
Key Milestones:
January 2002 Review current bikeway master plan for changed conditions, gaps, needs for
additional facilities.
February 2002 Public meeting with users groups, development interests and citizens.
March 2001 Preliminary recommendations to Parks and Recreation Board, P &Z for
comments.
April 2002 Final recommendations to Parks, P &Z for approval.
June 2002 Updated plan with resolution to amend comprehensive plan to Council.
Plan Leader: Mark Smith, Director of Public Works
Summary: Develop a multi modal trail facility that connects East By -Pass
neighborhoods with the bike loop project that is currently under development.
Policy Change: None.
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Vision Statement #6 Easily Travel To, Within and From the Community
Resources: TEA 21 grant; estimated cost of project $2,661,884, with the City's share
being $665,470. Greensway acquisition funds $1.0 million bond proceeds
available from $3.5 million approved by voters in 1998 G.O. Bond Election.
Key Milestones:
June 14, 2001 Council adoption of resolution supporting TEA 21 grant application
June 18, 2001 Grant application submitted to TxDOT for consideration
Award of construction is expected within eighteen months of award of grant
with the construction schedule to require twelve months after bid award. See
grant application for project time line.
d. Existing bike loop project Phase 111
Plan Leader: Mark Smith, Director of Public Works
Summary: Complete the portion of the Bike Loop Project that provides for a connection
between Bee Creek Park and Cy Miller Park via the Arboretum and under
Texas Avenue. This implementation plan is considered to be short term.
Policy change: None identified
Resources: Additional funding, beyond that remaining from Phases I & II, is anticipated in
order to complete the existing bike loop along Bee Creek and through the
box culverts under Texas Avenue.
Key Milestones:
October 2001 Approval of the Bee Creek drainage plans by the Corps of Engineers.
August 2002 Estimated date for completion of the Bee Creek drainage improvements.
October 2002 Phase III of the Bike Loop project to be bid
June 2003 Completion of the Phase III of the Bike Loop project
Strategy #4 To Improve Rider Convenience, Reliability, and Accessibility for
Citizens, We Will Improve the Public Transit System
Implementation Plans
a; aTake ` action "on Dean International recommendat onsxto prova :the mass trans tsys(
Plan Leader: Glenn Brown, Assistant City Manager
Summary: Dean International, Inc., Public Policy Transportation Consultants have been
hired to review and recommend enhancements for many of the City's
, k transportation related programs. Dean International will also work with the
City of College Station as an advocate for funding transportation related
programs for the City through contacts in Austin and Washington DC. Dean
International is currently reviewing the mass transit needs of College Station
and the overall operations of Brazos Transit, and will make
Tp recommendations accordingly.
Policy Change: The City is taking a more proactive role in evaluating the effectiveness of
mass transit service in College Station.
Resources: Budgeted Funds for Dean International and City Staff.
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Vision Statement #8 WeII- Planned Neighborhoods
aimed at improving pavement conditions, reducing maintenance costs and
providing adequate right -of -way for street, sidewalk and utility development.
Council directed staff to meet with the development community to discuss
the proposed standards. This is a continuation of the effort to rewrite the
City's standard specifications and develop new design guidelines to establish
minimum requirements for street, drainage, water and sewer. This
implementation is considered short term.
Policy change: It is anticipated that the standard specifications and design guidelines would
be adopted by administrative action, after review and comment by the City
Council, and that reference to these documents would be included in the
new development code currently under development.
Resources: The Engineering staff is expected in order to create design guidelines and
rewrite the standard specifications.
Key Milestones:
December 2001 Complete draft documents for review and comment
June 2002 Meet with development community for review and comment
October 2002 Present revised standards to City Council in a workshop
December 2002 Adopt revised standards
Strategy #3 To Ensure WeII- planned Neighborhoods, We Will Maintain and
Improve our Comprehensive Plan and Development Policies
Implementation Plans
a. Re- examine Northgate redevelopment plan
Plan Leader: Kim Foutz, Economic Development Director
Jim Callaway, Development Services Director
Summary: Review the 1996 Northgate Redevelopment Plan and make revisions.
This is a medium term plan.
Policy Change: Past goals, objectives, and redevelopment strategies for this plan need to be
reviewed and changes should be made to the plan to reflect new conditions,
and current and projected needs for the Northgate area.
Resources: Existing staff time and $62,500 ($37,500 City, $25,000 TAMU /Northgate
merchants) in consulting resources. Northgate Infrastructure Rehab Plan (to
be completed March 02 by Public Works)
Key Milestones:
December 2001 Decision by TAMU /Merchants for funding assistance
May 2002 RFP and select consultant
February 2003 Draft of plan presented to P &Z and Council
April 2003 Final plan adopted by Council
b...Update comprehensive plan through small area plann ? a
Plan Leader: Jim Callaway, Director of Development Services
Summary: This is a short -term plan to establish an ongoing program to maintain and
implement the City's comprehensive plan. Part of the plan will be to use the
small area planning process to update the plan on an area basis. Small area
planning projects will focus on portions of the City with more critical needs for
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Vision Statement #8 Well- Planned Neighborhoods
updates. The neighborhood - planning program will supplement the update
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plans. Reviews and updates of key elements of the plan, such as bikeway
plans, thoroughfare plans, etc., will also be used as part of the process for
updating and implementing the plan.
Although this plan provides for a short -term strategy, the actual process of
updating and implementing will become a long -term, ongoing activity.
t Change: No policy change is required.
ources: Current resources will be used to implement this plan. Those resources
include existing positions. In some cases, supplemental resources, such as
consultants, may be used.
Milestones:
• - tuber 2001 Complete Neighborhood Plan for College Hills area
2002 Complete Business Center Small Area Planning Project
_ 2002 Complete Bikeway Master Plan update and expansion
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